Nortel Media Dependent Adapter User manual

TM
Part No. 302403-C Rev 00
June 1999
Installing Media
DependentAdapters
(MDA)s
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© 1999 by Nortel Networks, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Nortel Networks is a registered trademark and BayStack is a trademark of Nortel
Networks, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their
respective owners.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability,
Nortel Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described
in this document without notice.
Nortel Networks, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or
application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever
measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the Nortel Networks MDAs are shielded against the generation
of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/
336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class
A (CISPR 22).
Warning: This device is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.
These products conform to the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 72/
23/EEC. The Declaration of Conformity is available on the Nortel Networks World
Wide Web site at www.nortelnetworks.com.
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Introduction
This guide shows how to install media dependent adapters
(MDAs) into supported Nortel Networks products.
Table 1 lists the available MDA models.
Nortel Networks is constantly adding new models and
features to existing product lines; for a full range of MDAs
that are available from Nortel Networks, see your Nortel
Networks sales representative.
For more details, see your switch product user’s guide.
Table 2 on page 2 lists the supported Nortel Networks
products.
Table 1. MDA Models
Interface Type Model Refer to:
10/100BASE-TX (UTP) • 400-4TX MDA
• 8100-4TX MDA pa
g
e3
100BASE-FX
(
Fiber
)
• 400-2FX MDA
• 8100-2FX MDA
•400-4FX MDA
• 8100-4FX MDA
page 6
1000BASE-SX
(Shortwave gigabit fiber) • 450-1SR MDA
• 450-1SX MDA page 12
1000BASE-LX
(
Lon
g
wave
g
i
g
abit fiber
)
•450-1LR MDA
• 450-1LX MDA page 17
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Table 2. Supported Products
Model BayStack
3501/450
1BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series switches only.
BayStack
410 Accelar 8132TX
400-4TX MDA Yes Yes No
400-2FX MDA Yes Yes No
400-4FX MDA Yes Yes No
450-1SR MDA Yes No Yes
450-1SX MDA Yes No Yes
450-1LR MDA Yes No Yes
450-1LX MDA Yes No Yes
8100-4TX MDA Yes Yes Yes
8100-2FX MDA Yes Yes Yes
8100-4FX MDA Yes Yes Yes
Note: The MDAs are not hot-swappable. Power down
the BayStack switch or disconnect the Accelar module
from the switch backplane before installing or
removing an MDA.
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10/100BASE-TX MDAs
There are two 10/100BASE-TX MDA models (Figure 1):
Figure 1. 10/100BASE-TX Models
BS45042B
400-4TX MDA
Activity
100
10
F Dx
1
45 3
2
400-4TX MDA
8100-4TX MDA
Activity
100
10
F Dx
1
45 3
2
8100-4TX MDA
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• 400-4TX MDA
Not supported on the Accelar Series Modules (see
Table 2 on page 2)
• 8100-4TX MDA
Supports BayStack 350/450, BayStack 410, and
Accelar Series Modules (see Table 2 on page 2)
Both models use four 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 (8-pin
modular) port connectors to attach Ethernet devices.
The RJ-45 ports are configured as media-dependent
interface-crossover (MDI-X) connectors. These ports
connect over straight cables to the network interface
controller (NIC) card in a node or server, similar to a
conventional Ethernet repeater hub. If you are connecting
to another Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch, you need a
crossover cable unless an MDI connection exists on the
associated port of the attached device.
The 10/100BASE-TX MDA ports can operate at either 10
Mb/s or 100 Mb/s. The port speed is determined through
autonegotiation with its connecting device.
Table 3 describes the 10/100BASE-TX MDA components
and LEDs.
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Table 3. 10/100BASE-TX MDA
Item Label Description
1100 100BASE-TX port status LEDs
(g
reen
)
:
On: The correspondin
g
port is set to
operate at 100 Mb/s.
Off: The link connection is bad or there is
no connection to this port.
Blinkin
g
: The correspondin
g
port is
mana
g
ement disabled.
2 10 10BASE-T port status LEDs (green):
On: The corresponding port is set to
operate at 10 Mb/s.
Off: The link connection is bad or there is
no connection to this port.
Blinking: The corresponding port is
management disabled.
3 F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green):
On: The corresponding port is in
full-duplex mode.
Off: The corresponding port is in
half-duplex mode.
(continued)
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For installation instructions, see “Installing an MDA” on
page 22.
100BASE-FX MDAs
4 Activity Port activity LEDs (green):
Blinking: Indicates the network activity
level for the corresponding port. A high
level of network activity can cause LEDs
to appear to be on continuously.
5 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port
connectors.
Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser
or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never
look into an optical fiber or connector port.
Always assume that fiber optic cables are
connected to a light source.
Vorsicht: Glasfaserkomponenten können
Laserlicht bzw. Infrarotlicht abstrahlen, wodurch
Ihre Augen geschädigt werden können. Schauen
Sie niemals in einen Glasfaser-LWL oder ein
Anschlußteil. Gehen Sie stets davon aus, daß das
Glasfaserkabel an eine Lichtquelle angeschlossen
ist.
Table 3. 10/100BASE-TX MDA
(continued)
Item Label Description
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Avertissement: L’équipement à fibre optique
peut émettre des rayons laser ou infrarouges qui
risquent d’entraîner des lésions oculaires. Ne
jamais regarder dans le port d’un connecteur ou
d’un câble à fibre optique. Toujours supposer que
les câbles à fibre optique sont raccordés à une
source lumineuse.
Advertencia: Los equipos de fibra óptica
pueden emitir radiaciones de láser o infrarrojas
que pueden dañar los ojos. No mire nunca en el
interior de una fibra óptica ni de un puerto de
conexión. Suponga siempre que los cables de fibra
óptica están conectados a una fuente luminosa.
Avvertenza: Le apparecchiature a fibre ottiche
emettono raggi laser o infrarossi che possono
risultare dannosi per gli occhi. Non guardare mai
direttamente le fibre ottiche o le porte di
collegamento. Tenere in considerazione il fatto
che i cavi a fibre ottiche sono collegati a una
sorgente luminosa.
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There are four 100BASE-FX MDA models:
• 400-2FX MDA
Not supported on the Accelar Series Modules (see
Table 2 on page 2)
• 8100-2FX MDA
Supports BayStack 350/450, BayStack 410, and
Accelar Series Modules (see Table 2 on page 2)
The 400-2FX MDA and the 8100-2FX MDA (Figure 2)
each use two longwave 1300 nm SC connectors to attach
devices over 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable.
• 400-4FX MDA
Not supported on the Accelar Series Modules (see
Table 2 on page 2)
• 8100-4FX MDA
Supports BayStack 350/450, BayStack 410, and
Accelar Series Modules (see Table 2 on page 2)
The 400-4FX MDA and the 8100-4FX MDA (Figure 3)
each use four longwave 1300 nm MT-RJ connectors to
attach devices over 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic
cable.
The 100BASE-FX MDA models conform to the IEEE
802.3u 100BASE-FX standard and can be used to attach
fiber-based 100 Mb/s connections to other compatible Fast
Ethernet devices. Single-mode fiber cable is not supported.
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Figure 2. 100BASE-FX MDA Models (1 of 2)
BS45071A
RXTX
100BASE-FX
RXTX
100BASE-FX
Activity
Link
F Dx
8100-2FX MDA
3
4
21
8100-2FX MDA
RXTX
100BASE-FX
RXTX
100BASE-FX
Activity
Link
F Dx
400-2FX MDA
3
4
21
400-2FX MDA
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Figure 3. 100BASE-FX MDA Models (2 of 2)
Table 4 describes the 100BASE-FX MDA components
and LEDs.
BS45072A
Activity
Link
F Dx
400-4FX MDA
3
4
2
1
400-4FX MDA
Activity
Link
F Dx
8100-4FX MDA
3
4
2
1
8100-4FX MDA
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For installation instructions, see “Installing an MDA” on
page 22.
Table 4. 100BASE-FX MDA Description
Item Label Description
1 Link Communications link LEDs (green):
On: Valid communications link.
Off: Invalid communications link or no
connection to this port.
Blinking: The corresponding port is
management disabled.
2 F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green):
On: The corresponding port is in
full-duplex mode.
Off: The corresponding port is in
half-duplex mode.
3 Activity Port activity LEDs (green):
Blinkin
g
: Indicates the network activit
y
level for the correspondin
g
port. A hi
g
h
level of network activit
y
can cause LEDs
to appear to be on continuousl
y
.
4100BASE-FX port connectors:
• Models 400-2FX and 8100-2FX use SC
connectors.
• Models 400-4FX and 8100-4FX use
MT-RJ connectors.
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1000BASE-SX MDAs
Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It
contains a laser light source that can injure your
eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector
port. Always assume that the fiber optic cable or
connector is connected to a laser light source.
Vorsicht: Dieses Laser/LED-Produkt der Klasse
1 enthält eine Laserlichtquelle, die zu
Augenverletzungen führen kann. Sehen Sie nie in
einen Lichtwellenleiter oder
Glasfaserstecker-Port. Gehen Sie immer davon
aus, daß das Glasfaserkabel oder der
Glasfaserstecker an eine Laserlichtquelle
angeschlossen ist.
Avertissement: Ceci est un appareil Laser/DEL
de Classe 1. Cet appareil contient une source
lumineuse à rayons laser dangereuse pour les
yeux. Ne regardez jamais directement une fibre
optique ou un port de connexion. Agissez
toujours comme si le câble de fibres optiques ou le
connecteur était relié à une source lumineuse à
rayons laser.
Advertencia: Éste es un producto láser/LED de
Clase 1. Contiene una fuente de luz láser que
puede causar lesiones en los ojos. Nunca mire
dentro de un cable o de un puerto de conexión de
fibra óptica. Asuma siempre que el cable o el
connector de fibra óptica está conectado a una
fuerte de luz láser.
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Avvertenza: Questo è un produtto laser/LED di
Classe 1 e contiene una sorgente luminosa a laser
che può danneggiare gli occhi. Non guardare mai
all’interno di una port a fibra ottica o di una porta
connettore. Dare sempre per scontato che il cavo
di fibra ottica o il connettore siano collegati ad una
sorgente luminosa a laser.
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There are two 1000BASE-SX (shortwave gigabit) MDA
models (Figure 4):
Figure 4. 1000BASE-SX MDA Front Panels
1000BASE-SX
TX RX
Phy
Link
Activity
450-1SX MDA
TXRX
1000BASE-SX
RX
1000BASE-SX
TX
Activity
Link
Phy Select
450-1SR MDA
3
BS45044A
4
3
4
450-1SR MDA
(1-port redundant)
450-1SX MDA
(single port)
21
21
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• The 450-1SR MDA is a single MAC MDA with a
separate redundant Phy (backup Phy port). Only one
Phy port can be active at any time. If the active Phy
port fails, the redundant Phy port automatically
becomes the active port.
• The 450-1SX MDA is a single PHY MDA.
Both models conform to the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX
standard and use shortwave 850 nm fiber optic connectors
to connect devices over multimode (550 meter) fiber optic
cable.
Table 5 describes the 1000BASE-SX components and
LEDs.
Table 5. 1000BASE-SX MDA Description
Item Label Description
1 Link Communication link LEDs (green):
On: Valid communications link.
Off: The communications link
connection is bad or there is no
connection to this port.
Blinking: The corresponding port is
management disabled.
(continued)
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For installation instructions, see “Installing an MDA” on
page 22
2Phy
(or)
Phy Select
Phy status LEDs (green):
On: The corresponding Phy port is
active.
Off: The corresponding Phy port is in
backup mode or there is no connection
to this port.
3 Activity Port activity LEDs (green):
Blinking: Indicates network activity
level for the corresponding port. A high
level of network activity can cause
LEDs to appear to be on continuously.
4 1000BASE-X SC port connectors.
Table 5. 1000BASE-SX MDA Description
Item Label Description
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1000BASE-LX MDAs
Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It
contains a laser light source that can injure your
eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector
port. Always assume that the fiber optic cable or
connector is connected to a laser light source.
Vorsicht: Dieses Laser/LED-Produkt der Klasse
1 enthält eine Laserlichtquelle, die zu
Augenverletzungen führen kann. Sehen Sie nie in
einen Lichtwellenleiter oder
Glasfaserstecker-Port. Gehen Sie immer davon
aus, daß das Glasfaserkabel oder der
Glasfaserstecker an eine Laserlichtquelle
angeschlossen ist.
Avertissement: Ceci est un appareil Laser/DEL
de Classe 1. Cet appareil contient une source
lumineuse à rayons laser dangereuse pour les
yeux. Ne regardez jamais directement une fibre
optique ou un port de connexion. Agissez
toujours comme si le câble de fibres optiques ou le
connecteur était relié à une source lumineuse à
rayons laser.
Advertencia: Éste es un producto láser/LED de
Clase 1. Contiene una fuente de luz láser que
puede causar lesiones en los ojos. Nunca mire
dentro de un cable o de un puerto de conexión de
fibra óptica. Asuma siempre que el cable o el
connector de fibra óptica está conectado a una
fuerte de luz láser.
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Avvertenza: Questo è un produtto laser/LED di
Classe 1 e contiene una sorgente luminosa a laser
che può danneggiare gli occhi. Non guardare mai
all’interno di una port a fibra ottica o di una porta
connettore. Dare sempre per scontato che il cavo
di fibra ottica o il connettore siano collegati ad una
sorgente luminosa a laser.
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